The 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 CRD just turned over 29,382 miles this evening. It was time for the new OEM oil filter, 5W40 Rotella-T, and the OEM fuel filter change, in addition to a tire rotation and pressure check.
While I was draining the oil, and after I'd rotated the tires, I decided to check my MAP sensor.
One word : NASTY !
I had printed out the pics from the FAQ Thread {very helpful, I might add} on my lunch break at work so I'd be better prepared for the task. It was indeed a piece of cake. Mine had never been cleaned, and it had 29k miles worth of crud to prove it.
I used some Valvoline Synthetic Throttle Body / Carb Cleaner (I keep it around for the throttle body of my 2004 Dodge Neon SXT---it's safe for "coated" throttle bodies) and it cleaned up nicely.
My fuel economy had been down since December, but I attributed it to #2 winter blend and the F37 that was performed late December. I think the dirty MAP sensor has been the real culprit all along.
I can't wait to burn up another tank of #2 and compare the results.
For those of you that have not cleaned or checked your MAP sensors, do so ASAP ! You'll be amazed !
Greg
_________________ 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L and A8 *SOLD*2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 CRD, Bright Silver Metallic, Dk/Lt Slate Gray Leather w/bun warmers, 5 spd auto, 22G pkg, Trailer Tow, 3.73 Rear Axle w/Trac-Lok Differential, P235/70R16 Firestone Destination LE's, Power Sunroof, Selec-Trac 4WD, Infinity 6-Disc In-Dash, Magnaflow #15870 System.
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